International Relations
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Iran's Supreme Leader DISAPPEARS? Instability ERUPTS As Power Vacuum Shakes Regime | TBN Israel
An expert on Iran reveals how the alleged disappearance of Iran's Supreme Leader and the rise of the IRGC have created an unprecedented power vacuum, making negotiation impossible and potentially paving the way for a popular uprising.

Every Major War Begins Under False Pretenses & the Central Banks Are Behind It. Economist Explains.
Wars and global economic shifts are often engineered through false pretenses and economic deception by central planners and powerful interests to consolidate control, with current conflicts targeting China as a rising rival to the US.

PBS News Hour full episode, May 21, 2026
Congressional Republicans challenge President Trump's controversial funding requests, while states like New Mexico implement new laws to prevent federal interference in elections, and a Stanford student exposes the university's deep entanglement with Silicon Valley.

LIVE: All HELL BREAKS LOOSE in DC as TRUMP faces REBELLION!! 5/21/2026
Donald Trump faces a Republican rebellion in Congress over a controversial $1.776 billion slush fund for January 6th insurrectionists and an alleged personal tax immunity deal, while his foreign policy is characterized by weakness and manipulation.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Trump Is FUMING After Iran, China & Russia’s MASSIVE Move
Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson detail how the perceived decline of the American empire is driving a dangerous geopolitical showdown, with Iran, Russia, and China forming a strategic alliance against US dominance, potentially leading to a 'war to end all wars' in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

Pepe Escobar: Iran Wipes Out Trump’s Attack – Russia & China’s Massive Move
Pepe Escobar analyzes the pivotal Russia-China summit, revealing a joint declaration for a multipolar world order, a new Eurasian security architecture, and Iran's strategic confidence against Western aggression.

Ray McGovern: Ukraine to Hit Russia from Latvia Territory – Israel Strikes Aid Flotilla Again
Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern dissects the complex geopolitical landscape, highlighting shifting alliances, escalating conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the diminishing influence of the United States.

John Helmer: Iran Goes All In – China’s Trump Bombshell & Russia Closes In
The Trump-Xi meeting yielded minimal strategic gains for the US, while the upcoming Putin-Xi summit highlights Russia's urgent economic needs and China's cautious commitment amidst escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Europe.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 5/18/26
Donald Trump's administration is characterized by foreign policy blunders, domestic corruption through suspicious stock trades and a 'weaponization fund,' and a global decline in US standing, as allies distance themselves and adversaries strengthen ties.

Ending the War Will Require Force | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects the complexities of US foreign policy, from media integrity and defense mismanagement to strategic approaches for Iran, China, and Cuba, emphasizing the need for robust leadership and public understanding.

LIVE: Expert BREAKS SILENCE on Trump NUCLEAR THREAT | The Weekend Show
A Nobel Peace Prize-winning psychiatrist and his colleagues assert that Donald Trump's mental instability, evidenced by public behavior, makes him a clear and present danger due to his sole authority over nuclear weapons.

BREAKING: IDF On HIGH ALERT; U.S. Readies Iran Strike; Hamas Chief Hit | TBN Israel
The Middle East stands on the precipice of renewed conflict as the U.S. and Israel prepare for potential military action against Iran, while regional alliances shift and Iran expands its strategic threats beyond oil to digital infrastructure.

BREAKING: U.S. Prepare Ground Invasion Of Iran - IRGC Arm Pro-Regime Civilians
The host claims the U.S. is preparing for an imminent ground invasion of Iran, prompting the IRGC to arm pro-regime civilians and declare the UAE an enemy state, escalating regional tensions.

Jiang Xueqin’s Most Embarrassing Prediction Exposed (Larry Johnson & Nima Alkhorshid Break It Down)
Larry Johnson and Nima Alkhorshid dissect and vehemently refute the outlandish geopolitical predictions of 'Professor' Jiang Xueqin, including a 'Greater Israel Project' and a US national draft for an Iran war, framing his narratives as intelligence propaganda.

Trump’s GENERALS THROW him UNDER THE BUS at HEARING!!!
Top US military officials testified before the Senate, revealing a resurgence of terrorist groups, diminished US soft power, and uninvestigated civilian casualties, which the host attributes to the Trump administration's policies and leadership.

Joe Rogan Experience #2500 - Scott Horton
Scott Horton exposes the deep roots of US foreign policy, revealing how neoconservative doctrines and strategic blunders fueled conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, often against America's long-term interests.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: China JUST Said NO to Trump! Iran’s Hammer Falls on Strait of Hormuz
Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect China's dismissive reception of Donald Trump, the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and the emerging Russia-China-Iran-Pakistan axis poised to reshape Gulf security and global commerce.

BREAKING: Iran Weeks From BOMB? U.S. Warns; Israel Raises ALERT | TBN Israel
Israel and the U.S. are on high alert as Iran approaches nuclear weapon capability, while the broader conflict is framed as an economic proxy war between the U.S. and China, impacting global energy and trade.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 5/14/26
This episode sharply criticizes Donald Trump's perceived diplomatic failures in China, where he allegedly prioritized pageantry over substance, allowing Xi Jinping to assert China's global dominance and coordinate with US adversaries.

Andrei Martyanov: Iran & Russia Just Changed War Forever – Here’s How
Andrei Martyanov argues that the US is militarily and geopolitically incompetent, facing a catastrophic decline in global influence, while Russia and Iran forge a new, sanction-proof alliance that China cautiously navigates.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: America’s Grip Is Gone – Here’s What Iran, Russia & China Did
Geopolitical experts Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that America's global influence is rapidly diminishing, forcing Middle Eastern nations to forge new alliances with rising powers like China and Iran, fundamentally reshaping global trade and military strategies.

Scott Ritter: Iran Didn’t Break. It Adapted, Now Stronger Than Ever
Scott Ritter argues that Iran has not been broken by US pressure but has adapted and emerged stronger, shifting the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East and exposing the decline of US military and economic hegemony.

America, What Are You Doing?! | PoliticsGirl
This episode critically examines America's declining global influence, self-destructive domestic policies like gerrymandering, and the societal worship of billionaires, arguing these issues stem from a flawed, unchecked capitalist system and a refusal to adapt to a changing world order.

John Helmer: Iran Just Did the Unthinkable – China’s Response to Trump Changes EVERYTHING
John Helmer dissects the geopolitical standoff between the US and Iran, highlighting Trump's perceived cognitive inability to negotiate, Iran's strategic defiance, and the cautious 'no hurry' approaches of Russia and China.